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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Wednesday's Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens matchup.
The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes will meet in the NHL Playoffs at Bell Centre on Wednesday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Canadiens as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Carolina-Montreal game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Canadiens' chance of winning at 52%, with the Hurricanes at 48%."
For expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Hurricanes vs. Canadiens predictions page.
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Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Hurricanes and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Canadiens a 52% chance of beating the Hurricanes.
According to our model, the Hurricanes (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 53% chance of staying under.
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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hurricanes | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-210) | -1.5 (+185) |
| Moneyline | +130 | -142 |
| Total | o6 (-105) | u6 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Hurricanes vs. Canadiens matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Who will score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Carolina's Andrei Svechnikov is most likely to score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Svechnikov a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Hurricanes star is a 34.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | 7.6% |
| Taylor Hall | 6.3% |
| Mark Jankowski | 5.2% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | 6.4% |
| Cole Caufield | 5.1% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 4.7% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | 34.3% |
| Taylor Hall | 31.3% |
| Logan Stankoven | 27.5% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | 31.3% |
| Cole Caufield | 27.7% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 25.0% |
Canes vs. Habs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Wednesday's matchup between the Canadiens and Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Hurricanes and Canadiens, reached the NHL Playoffs 2025, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Wednesday's Hurricanes vs. Canadiens matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Carolina vs. Montreal picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Canadiens, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Hurricanes on Wednesday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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